President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will improve electricity supply across the country. Tinubu gave the assurance on Friday in a keynote speech at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja. He acknowledged the persistent power challenges and said the government is taking steps to address them. “Many of you…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has warned that Nigeria is worse off under President Bola Tinubu than when he assumed office. Baba-Ahmed made the remark on Tuesday during a state-of-the-nation address. He said insecurity has worsened in both scale and impact three years into Tinubu’s administration. He accused the president…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has condemned the arrest of Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, a Kaduna-based cleric. Obi raised the concern in an early morning post on X on Tuesday. He said authorities arrested the cleric shortly after hosting him in Kaduna on Sunday. The former Anambra…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has urged Nigerians to resist any attempt to turn the country into a one-party state. He made the remark on Monday during a visit to the Abuja residence of Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation, who faces corruption charges filed by the EFCC. Atiku said Nigerians have the right to…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it will arraign Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, over alleged money laundering and other offences. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by John Okor Odey, head of media and public communication. It said it will arraign el-Rufai alongside…
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former presidential aspirant, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu played an active role in the struggle to restore democratic governance under military ruler Sani Abacha. He accused Tinubu of being absent during the pro-democracy movement. Gbenga made the remark on Sunday during an interview…
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike should defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) if they support President Bola Tinubu. Makinde spoke on Sunday during a courtesy visit to Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state. He said anyone aligning with Wike’s camp and…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the £746 million port rehabilitation agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, saying the deal favours Britain over Nigeria. The party made this known in a statement on Sunday by Bolaji Abdullahi, its national publicity secretary. According to the ADC, the deal, which was signed during President Bola…
The federal government has announced plans to introduce a learner identification number (LIN) for pupils from primary school level. The move aims to track academic progress and reduce the rate of school dropout. Tunji Alausa, minister of education, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos. He said the initiative will assign a…
Idris Zekeri, a social commentator, activist, and electoral reform advocate, has criticised the “City Boy Movement”, describing it as a platform designed to protect politically exposed wealth. Zekeri made the remark during a recent interview on BTC Podcast. He dismissed the movement as lacking substance and failing to address critical issues affecting Nigerians. “There is…
